Most Innovative Gadgets

We have to thank inventors like Thomas Edison who has invented many great products to help improve our basic living styles like the light bulb and alkaline battery. Although he was most famous for improving the concept of the light bulb, he was still developing a new product basically every year according to the timeline of his patents. With inventors like Thomas Edison, this has created a great example and inspired young innovators in the 21^st century to create great gadgets and new technology to help make our lives better. In this article, lets discuss some of the most innovative gadget in the 21^st century.

5 Most Innovative Gadgets in 2012

Nowadays, it seems like big companies like Apple, Google and Samsung are taking the limelight of the gadget and technology world. All we are focusing now is the next best phone or tablet in the market as if we don’t have any ideas for new products. Most consumers are focusing on the latest phones or tablets, but what about other categories such as cameras and watches? We can’t forget about other innovative gadgets that are cool too. So in the next section I want to share five of the most innovative gadgets in 2012 that was ignored.

1. Lytro Camera

The Lytro Camera is capable of taking a photo with multiple focus points. The camera comes in two different sizes, 8 GB and 16 GB. The Lytro is a “light field” camera where it has an 8x optical zoom and can detect 11 million light rays in a single shot. The coolest feature about this camera is it can refocus images after they are taken and it’s great to use when it’s in low light setting. The Lytro Camera starts at $399.

2. Pebble Watch

The Pebble watch is great innovative product that allows you to sync the watch with your Smartphone via Bluetooth. You can see who is calling, check message, control your music and much more. Also, users can create alerts and notifications through the If This Then Thatwebsite. The watch is priced at $150.

3. Makerbot Replicator 2

Makerbot is known to make good 3D printers, and the Replicator 2 is the company’s fourth-generation improved version of the printer. The Replicator 2 is considered to be one of the more affordable 3D printers in the market and it is priced at $2,199.

4. 3M Streaming Projector

The 3M Streaming Projector is a wireless miniature device that can project streaming service such as Netflix, Hulu Plus and other media services on the go. Although the device is small, it has a resolution of 800x400 with great picture quality. The battery can last for about 2.5 hours, but you can also plug it in and use it for longer periods. The mini-projector is priced at $299.99.

5. Nest Learning Thermostat

Nest has updated the design of the Learning Thermostat for 2012. The device can sync with your smartphone and new languages are added to the new version. The best features of this device are it will get to the right temperature where you want it to be and there’s vacation mode. The Learning Thermostat is priced at $249.99.